Silver City

Mexican Restaurant Opens in Silver City

La Chinampa launches second brick-and-mortar ahead of National Ave. rebuild.

Phobruary Returns To Silver City With High Stakes

VIA CDC hosting 13th Phobruary, while major construction project looms.

New Restaurant For Silver City

La Chinampa will expand its footprint—and menu—in the former Shalom space.

New Tavern For Silver City

Cultura Ave, with Mexican-inspired food and drinks, planned for National Avenue.

Restaurant Closes Rather Than Deal With National Avenue Construction

Upcoming project is expected to last for multiple years.

Is City Prepared For National Avenue Disruption?

Multi-year reconstruction project could hurt businesses. What's the strategy?

VIA CDC Celebrates 30 Years at Silver City Fest and Expands to Clarke Square

Festival draws 1,000+ neighbors to celebrate culture, community pride, and VIA CDC’s next chapter

Two Different Parties on National Avenue This Weekend

Steny's turns 40 and Silver City Fest celebrates westside neighborhood.

Clarke Square Neighborhood Initiative Will Close

But VIA Community Development Corp will take over much of its work.

Clarke Square Neighborhood Responds to Traffic Casualties with Strength and Beauty

City Subsidy Would Boost Conversion of Former MPS School To Apartments

Developers hope to create 48 units of housing on three-acre property.

Los Villa Closed, New Restaurant Planned

Madison-based food truck Taqueria El Arriero is set to open in Silver City.

City of Milwaukee Highlights the Vital Impact of Community Block Grants on Housing and Community Stability

Survey Finds Alarming Number of Milwaukee Homes Need Major Repairs

And one type of property owner is overwhelmingly responsible.

New Leader For One of Milwaukee’s Leading Foundations

Lianna Bishop will replace Gina Stilp at Zilber Family Foundation.

Statement on Christmas Day Double Homicide

Alderperson JoCasta Zamarripa December 26, 2024

New Bars and Restaurants That Opened in September

Seafood restaurant, throwback bar, shawarma spot and more opened last month.

Milwaukee Film Blasted For Funding Changes

Prominent filmmakers cite past support and criticize reduced funding for local artists.

Plenty of Festivals in Milwaukee This Weekend

Plus: A massive bounce house comes to Summerfest grounds, and a flea market comes to Riverwest.

Silver City Fest Returns in September

The southside festival will hold its 13th installment next month, showcasing area restaurants, local talent and more.

Celebrate Diversity and Culture at VIA’s 13th Annual Silver City Fest

Experience the Best of Milwaukee's Local Talent, Cuisine, and Creativity

Planned Mexican Restaurant for Silver City Will Serve ‘Largest Flautas’

Flautas y Chilaquiles Los Villa, a food trailer, plans brick-and-mortar location.

Adopt-A-Neighborhood Initiative Aims to Uplift Silver City

City aims to boost neighborhood's safety, community engagement and beauty.

Brother’s Backyard Barbeque is Closed

Southside restaurant announced closure Tuesday, after nearly 18 months in business.

Hmong Buffet Coming to National Avenue

Takeout-focused restaurant ChueYee's will offer up to 30 dishes each day.

Phobruary Returns To Silver City

A month-long celebration of pho by Vientiane Noodle Shop, Thai Bar-B-Que and Bamboo Restaurant.

10 Most Popular MCTS Routes in 2023

Top route had 7,300 rides per day. Future BRT corridors rank among most popular.

Brew City Match Applications Open 11/17/23

Milwaukee area entrepreneurial engine opens applications for their network of support

Downtown Building Sells For Nearly Twice Its Assessed Value

Plus: Trostel Square changes hands and VIA CDC is on the move.

VIA CDC’s Affordable Houses Are Test of New Building Technique

Structure of homes, sold at affordable prices, will be pre-assembled in factory near Teutonia and Hampton.

Silver City InterNational Festival Returns

12th annual event to celebrate diversity and culture in Silver City.

Pupuseria Los Angeles Joining North Avenue Market

Salvadoran restaurant's first brick-and-mortar operation opening at food hall.

Go Grocer Opens in Third Ward

Plus: Farewell to Flannery's, The Spice House, E&F Pizzeria and Gülden Room Cafe.

10th Annual “Phobruary” Celebrates Vietnamese Cuisine

VIA welcomes new southside neighborhood to Phobruary

Phobruary Highlights Near South Side Restaurants

Annual event showcases local restaurants, celebrates Vietnamese culture.

Valley Week Features Urban Nature & Outdoor Exploration

Valley Week runs from September 24 to October 1 in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley

New Barbeque Restaurant Planned for South Side

What started as a backyard catering business will soon be the newest BBQ joint on the south side.

North Shore Bank Announces Return of Second Annual Southside Dining Week Sept. 17 – 24

Community bank and local restaurants join together to celebrate international cuisine in Milwaukee’s southside neighborhoods

Supervisor Ortiz-Velez Reflects on County Board Service

JoAnna Bautch Hired to Lead VIA CDC

Bautch replaces Brianna Sas-Pérez at helm of near-southside nonprofit.

County Board District 12 Election Preview

Four candidates, with no incumbent, running for south-side county supervisor seat. Here are their views.

Winterfest Returns to Washington Park

Plus: two gallery events, a prohibition-themed party, family day at the zoo, a fat tire bike race and more

‘Phobruary’ Returns to Silver City

The annual event celebrating local restaurants and hot Vietnamese noodle soup returns in person.

Annual “Phobruary” In Silver City

Support local businesses by experiencing a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Sas-Pérez Stepping Down, VIA CDC Hiring New Executive Director

New leader sought for one of Milwaukee's leading community development corporations.

Sas-Pérez Appointed to WHEDA Board

VIA CDC director Brianna Sas-Pérez joins powerful affordable housing board.

The Brewery District Hosts Equinox Music Festival

Plus, a paranormal conference, Third Space Brewing Fifth Anniversary, Doors Open Milwaukee, the return of Skylight Theatre and more.

North Shore Bank to Debut First-ever Southside Dining Week Oct 23 – 30

Bank to provide qualifying customers credit toward meal purchases; Neighborhood restaurants can still join Fall effort

Tour of South-Side Neighborhood Art

Created on walls, garage doors, vehicles and front yards around the near South Side.

VIA Continues Mission of Affordable Housing, Economic Development

Formerly known as Layton Boulevard West Neighbors, organization rebranded as 'VIA' to better connect with Spanish-speaking community.

Three Bridges Park Is a Living Museum

It’s a Wisconsin prairie reborn in the city’s center. And a wonderful walk.

Why I Work for Undocumented Youths

I grew up living in fear, like so many today. We need immigration reform.

Neighborhood Festivals Become Porch Parades

Bay View and Silver City will play host to socially-distant parades this weekend.

Neighborhood Groups Working Hard On Census

For every person not counted, the state could lose $1,600 federal funding a year.

Resources for Homeowners During the Pandemic

These resources can help you with critical repairs to your home.

Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers Draws Praise for Work Addressing COVID-19

Organization provided tests for over two-thirds of cases on south side. Officials say it is slowing spread.

COVID-19 Cluster Growing on City’s South Side

Hispanic community being hard hit by fast growing cluster.

19 Streets Named After the Irish

Many of these Milwaukee streets were named after men who emigrated from Ireland.

Annual “Phobruary” in Silver City

Diners invited to experience a signature Vietnamese dish in Silver City

Orenda Café Is a New Favorite

Not perfect, but south-side cafe offers big portions and creative, Mexican-inspired dishes.

New Salvadoran Restaurant Will Open

Pupuseria Los Angeles will open in January on 35th and National, in Silver City area.

Valley Week highlights history, urban nature

Valley Week runs September 21 – 28 in Milwaukee’s Menomonee River Valley

Campaign Will Fund South Side Futsal Courts

No neighborhood has more kids. LBWN raising final $25,000 to complete soccer project.